Worker's Failure to Respond to Employer's Notice of Appeal Costs Him His Claim

An Ohio appellate court ruled that a worker’s case was properly dismissed because he failed to file a petition in response to his employer’s notice of appeal from an adverse Industrial Commission decision. Case: Smith v. Soci Petroleum, No. C-160477, 08/16/2017, published. Facts and procedural history: Brian Smith worked for Soci Petroleum. He filed a workers' compensation claim after sustaining injuries when he fell getting out of a truck. After the Industrial Commission determined that Smith was entitled to benefits for his injuries, Soci sought judicial review. Soci serv...